The veteran's right ankle disability warrants a rating of 20 percent, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran exhibited marked limitation of motion in his right ankle, warranting a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle fracture, lis franc dislocation-fracture of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0111123
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